Syria's al-Sharaa says Golan Heights will remain Syrian

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2026, that the Golan Heights will remain Syrian territory and that Israel must withdraw. He said peace with Israel is possible, but that the October 7 attacks should not dictate Israeli policy toward Syria. Al-Sharaa also criticized Israeli attacks on Syria. Jordan's criticism of Israel over its actions in Syria highlighted regional tensions.